The latest Texas 6A girls high school wrestling rankings as of December 12, 2023, are a testament to the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the sport. Notable shifts in the rankings and the emergence of new talents have created a buzz in the high school wrestling community, showcasing the depth and competitiveness of these young athletes.
In the highly competitive landscape of Texas 6A girls high school wrestling, the latest rankings as of December 12, 2023, reflect a dynamic mix of emerging talent and established skill. These shifts underscore the wrestlers’ dedication and the ever-evolving nature of high school wrestling competition.
The top echelons of the rankings are also marked by the steady presence of senior wrestlers who continue to assert their dominance.
Significant Improvements
- Karissa Godhia (Weight Class 138, Coppell, Grade SR)
- Improved from Rank 14 to Rank 3 (+11 ranks)
- Lillian Jukes (Weight Class 152, Prosper Rock Hill, Grade SO)
- Improved from Rank 16 to Rank 5 (+11 ranks)
- Lumiere Kahongo (Weight Class 185, Houston Cyp. Springs, Grade SR)
- Improved from Rank 17 to Rank 6 (+11 ranks)
- Erin Sewell (Weight Class 165, Copperas Cove, Grade SO)
- Improved from Rank 13 to Rank 3 (+10 ranks)
- Vanessa De La Cruz (Weight Class 114, Conroe Woodlands College Park, Grade JR)
- Improved from Rank 10 to Rank 2 (+8 ranks)
Young Wrestlers Making an Impact
- Sadie Smith
- Weight Class: 120
- School: San Antonio Churchill
- Current Rank: 4
- Kailin Sebert
- Weight Class: 120
- School: Allen
- Current Rank: 6
- Elliotte Strange
- Weight Class: 126
- School: Houston Cyp. Springs
- Current Rank: 7
- Leona Laney
- Weight Class: 152
- School: Rockwall
- Current Rank: 6
Top Teams
| Rank | School | Points | Wrestlers Ranked |
| 1 | Allen | 73 | 9 |
| 2 | El Paso Eastwood | 51 | 7 |
| 3 | Coppell | 48 | 7 |
| 4 | Conroe Woodlands College Park | 46 | 4 |
| 5 | Rockwall | 45 | 3 |
| 6 | Katy | 42 | 6 |
| 6 | Houston Cyp. Ranch | 42 | 8 |
| 8 | Klein Cain | 40 | 3 |
| 9 | Arlington Martin | 37 | 4 |
| 10 | Schertz Clemens | 34 | 3 |
| 11 | Prosper Rock Hill | 33 | 4 |
| 11 | Arlington Lamar | 33 | 3 |
| 13 | San Antonio Reagan | 30 | 3 |
| 13 | Houston Jersey Village | 30 | 2 |
| 13 | Euless Trinity | 30 | 2 |
| 16 | Northwest Eaton | 27 | 6 |
| 16 | Killeen Harker Heights | 27 | 4 |
Data Analysis
- Distribution of Rank Changes:
- The changes in rank range from a decrease of 9 positions to an increase of 11 positions.
- The most common change is no change in rank, occurring 37 times.
- The next most frequent change is a decrease of 1 rank, occurring 30 times.
- Average Rank Change per Weight Class:
- There are variations in the average rank change across different weight classes.
- Weight class 152 shows the highest average increase in rank (+2.79), indicating significant upward movement in this category.
- Weight class 107 shows the highest average decrease in rank (-3.06), indicating a trend towards downward movement in this category.
- Count of Athletes by Rank Change:
- 67 athletes improved their rank.
- 101 athletes worsened their rank.
- 37 athletes maintained their rank.
Looking to the Future
As the season progresses, these dynamic shifts in the rankings and the emergence of new talents set the stage for an exciting and unpredictable future in Texas high school wrestling. The blend of experienced seniors and rising underclassmen promises a vibrant and competitive atmosphere for the sport, ensuring its growth and popularity in the years to come.
